Unicef mulls scheme to train Assam cops in child protection

Concerned about the rise in cases of child labour, the Assam chapter of Unicef is mulling a programme to train police to deal with child rights issues. Ahead of the World Day against Child Labour, the UN body has already written to the...

"We have already written to the state police. We are planning to train all second-level officers across the state so that whereever they are posted, they can provide the necessary service,"

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UNICEF was created by the United NationsGeneral Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. In 1954, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations System and its name was shortened from the original United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund but it has continued to be known by the popular acronym based on this old name.

UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors and UNICEF's total income for 2008 was $3,372,540,239. Governments contribute two thirds of the organization's resources; private groups and some 6 million individuals contribute the rest through the National Committees. It is estimated that 91.8% of their revenue is distributed to Program Services. UNICEF's programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006.